The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

US, Russian Forces Mobilize in NE Syria

In northeastern Syria, US and Russian forces mobilized with the aim to deter Turkey from carrying out a new attack against the Arab-Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 4, 2022

EasyJet flight chaos as family 'trapped' in Turkey tells of 'inhumane' scenes

The family, including nine-month-old Ralphie, witnessed chaotic scenes at the airpot as no alternative flights were offered and they had to fork out £2,500 for new flights and hotels.

Daily Record · Jun 4, 2022

Turkey Stresses it Won’t ‘Remain Silent’ over Attacks from Syria

Turkey informed the United States it is committed to taking necessary measures against “terrorist organizations” threatening its national security, and that it will not tolerate the escalation of attacks against Turkish territory from the areas controlled by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Syria.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 4, 2022

Brit family experience 'inhumane' scenes as easyJet flight from Turkey cancelled

Michael Tierney, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, has said there were "inhumane" scenes at Antalya airport in Turkey after their easyJet flight back to the UK was cancelled

Daily Mirror · Jun 3, 2022

Turkey summons Greek ambassador to foreign ministry

Turkey summoned the Greek ambassador to Ankara to the foreign ministry to protest about what it said was Greece providing opportunities for terrorist groups to conduct activities, state-owned Anadolu news agency reported on Friday.

Reuters · Jun 3, 2022

Finland and Sweden’s Nato bids hinge on response to Turkey, says Erdogan aide

Progress on Finland and Sweden’s Nato membership bid will depend on their response to issues raised by Turkey, an aide of President Tayyip Erdogan has said.

Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2022

Family felt 'trapped and scared' after easyJet flight home from Turkey cancelled

Michael Tierney and his family had to wait three days to catch their next flight home

Manchester Evening News · Jun 3, 2022

Russia Says It’s ‘Funny’ that US Warned against Using Ukraine in Talks on Syria Aid

Russia's UN envoy said on Friday he is willing to meet his US counterpart to discuss aid deliveries into Syria from Turkey, but that it was "a bit funny" that she warned him about leveraging Russia's war in Ukraine during talks on Syria. US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Thursday…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 3, 2022

Russia says it's 'funny' that U.S. warned against using Ukraine in talks on Syria aid

Russia's U.N. envoy said on Friday he is willing to meet his U.S. counterpart to discuss aid deliveries into Syria from Turkey, but that it was "a bit funny" that she warned him about leveraging Russia's war in Ukraine during talks on Syria.

Reuters · Jun 3, 2022

Holidaymakers wait at gate for three hours before TUI cancels flight at Glasgow Airport

Chris McGill, who was due travel to Turkey with his family on Thursday, has blasted travel operator TUI for the way they treated customers.

Daily Record · Jun 3, 2022